I have changed a few things for the good.

[Janet]

I haven't been doing much good with it comes to healthy eating. I love to eat....hate cooking....but love to eat and my weight shows it. I did the South Beach diet a few years ago. I lost around 50 lbs, but the minute you get side tracked....just like all the other diets....I gained it back. I also did WW and loved it...but gained it back.

I'm glad you've found something that is working for you and while you're young enough to keep it under control. Keep up the good work.

[Marilyn]

We're trying to eat healthier. We weren't big on fried foods and such any way, but trying to significantly reduce our intake of sweets & processed foods. Trying to buy fresh vegetables from a farmer's market rather than the produce section at the grocery.

We're going back to the gym and working out. I read where working out 30 minutes a day, three days a week, will add years to your life. I'm thinking they mean heathy years, so I figured it was worth a try.

We are both overweight. Hubby much more than me, but we both need to lose, so hopefully this will work.

Diets have worked in the past, but we put it right back on, so we're trying to change our eating habits gradually and permanently this time.

[DianaB]

My husband and I have both started watching what we eat a little more. We've been eating a lot more salads and sometimes have oatmeal for supper (that helps our cholesterol). Lately, instead of ordering french fries I've been ordering a small salad. And all of our treats here in the house are sugar-free. We still have to be cautious with the sugar-free stuff because it doesn't mean that they're fat-free. We're working on getting some exercise in too.

[Tiramisu]

Good luck and thoughts to all of you who are trying to be healthier. I do great at home, but really crash when we go out to eat and at work.

Katrina (a co-worker) and I are talking about having the lap band done. I just haven't built up courage to talk to Harold about it. I sent an email to find out if my insurance covers it and haven't heard back, yet.

Then, I want to have a breast reduction!

[Janet]

Okay Sandy....tell me about the lap band. Does it require surgery?

[Lindsey]

My cousin actually went to Mexico to have the lap band surgery done last year and I think she's really happy with the results, although I haven't seen her to judge for myself!

[judy]

You are doing so well Kim! Good for you.

I'm on a low carb, high protein diet. It's tough getting used to because I love carbs, but I am getting used to it. I've lost about 10 or 11 pounds in about 4 or 5 months. I need too lose about 3 more pounds. I don't know what kind of maintenance diet I'll go on then.

I'm not getting enough fruits and veggies. I think I'm going to look into the V8 fusion drinks.